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DN18 YVY

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,547 mi
Last recorded80,547 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN18 YVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 80,547 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 66,085 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 66,080 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 60,956 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 60,938 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 54,212 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 48,700 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Apr 2021 47,701 miles

Nearside Outer Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 47,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Outer Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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DN18 YVY is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 53,130 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN18 YVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 8 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DN18 YVY registered?

DN18 YVY is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is DN18 YVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN18 YVY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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